Chipican Motel

Budget property across from Canatara Park, concerns about dated interiors

Pros

Free Wi-Fi and free parking

Several guests found the room rates to be reasonable

Several reviewers complimented the staff for their friendly service

A few guests found the location convenient for accessing the neighbouring park and the bridge to the US

Cons

Several guests described their rooms as dated and in need of upgrades

A few reviewers complained that their in-room climate control units were ineffective

Freebies

Free Wi-Fi

Free Parking

Rooms

Adults

Kids

Kids' Ages

Editor's Review

Updated Jan 3, 2013

Overview

This motel is situated within a mostly residential area and is located across from the Canatara Park (beach, picnic area and petting zoo). Without recreational amenities and promoting itself as a budget property this motel is well suited for guests looking for basic accommodations and budget room rates.

Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All rooms include a mini-fridge, a microwave, a TV, free Wi-Fi, free local calls and air conditioning. Rooms are furnished with two double beds. Select rooms are equipped with a tub and shower, while other rooms are equipped with a shower only.

This hotel has two floors with exterior corridors and no elevator.

Free parking is available on site and pets are not permitted.

The adjacent Chipican Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free coffee and tea are available at the front desk.

The nearest Highway 402 interchange is 3 minutes away by car, while the Blue Water bridge to the US is a 5-minute drive away. The Point Edward Casino is 6 minutes away by car. The downtown waterfront area is a 7-minute drive away and features boutique shopping, restaurants and the Imperial Theatre (performing arts venue).

The RBC Centre (arena and concert venue) and the Lambton Mall (shopping centre) are both about an 11-minute drive away. The Sarnia Airport (YZR) is 12 minutes away by car. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)

Reviews for this property were somewhat mixed, among the reviews used for this analysis. However several guests thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the staff were friendly.

A few guests found the location convenient for accessing the neighbouring Canatara Park and the Blue Water bridge to the US. A couple of reviewers mentioned that the park was pleasant and a few other guests noted that the adjacent Chipican restaurant served good food.

Guests were divided about the cleanliness of their rooms. While many reviewers agreed that their rooms were dated, several guests found their rooms to be clean.

There were several complaints about dated decor and cleanliness inconsistencies among the reviews sourced for this analysis.

Several reviewers thought that their rooms were in need of upgrades and guests described worn/stained carpeting and "1970s" decor and furnishings. One guest said that her room was in a state of "disrepair".

While several guests described their rooms as dated but clean, several other reviewers were not satisfied with the cleanliness of their rooms. These guests described bedding that appeared unclean and one reviewer described his room as "gross".

A few reviewers complained that their climate control units were ineffective. One guest found her room uncomfortably cold, while a couple of reviewers also thought that their climate control units were not properly secured in the windows.

Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 1.7 out of 5, with 0% of 3 guests recommending the property.

TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #13 out of 14 properties in Sarnia, with an average score of 2 out of 5, from 27 reviews.

Booking.com gave this property an average score of 5.6 out of 10, based on 26 guest reviews.

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Guest Reviews

Rated by Guests

4.3 / out of 10

"Poor"

Ranked by Guests

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6 / out of 6

hotels in Sarnia

The average guest rating for Chipican Motel is 4.3 out of 10 based on 227 reviews from past guests. This average guest rating ranks Chipican Motel at #6 out of 6 hotels in Sarnia.